Water Cycle

Part 1: Science Court

In this assignment you will follow Tom Snyder's Science Court to learn about the water cycle.

Watch Tom Snyder's Science Court: Water Cycle.

In groups of 4, work through questions 1-4 of each section. Write your answers in your journal.

Part 2: Evaporation and Condensation

In this assignment you will investigate cloud formation by looking at the conditions under which water evaporates and condenses.

This follows chapter 6 of the Catastrophic Events book.

Procedure:

1. Observe the teacher using the two water bottles.

2. Follow steps 1-8 on p. 70 of the Catastrophic Events book.

3. In your journal, answer reflection questions 1 A-C on p. 71 of the Catastrophic Events book.

4. Read "Hurricane Formation and the Water Cycle" on p. 72 of the Catastrophic Events book.

Part 3: Pressure and Cloud Formation

In this assignment you will investigate the effect of pressure on cloud formation.

This follows chapter 6 of the Catastrophic Events book.

Procedure:

1. Observe the teacher using the water bottles apparatus.

2. Follow steps 1-7 on p. 73-74 of the Catastrophic Events book.

3. In your journal, answer reflection questions 1 A-D on p. 74 of the Catastrophic Events book.

4. Read "The Truth About Air" on p. 76-77 of the Catastrophic Events book.

Part 4: Bill Nye Water Cycle

Watch Bill Nye Water Cycle (season 3, eposide 7).

As you watch, please complete the Bill Nye Water Cycle assignment sheet.

Part 5: Water Cycle Songs

Listen to "Take a Drink" song about the water cycle, sung by Stevens Middle School 7th Grade Choir in 2007-08.